Questioning (1)

"I haven't seen or heard much from your mother these days. Is she ill?"

"No. My mother is often home taking care of it while we are away. There is much to do when you have an army of men not too far away from where you live and she is always travelling to see relatives. I will inform her to send a letter to you. She meant no harm," Linda answered.

Linda looked to Hazel who was quiet since she arrived only giving short responses when her name was brought up. Linda felt like she was stealing Hazel's time with Tabitha and if not for wanting to make sure Hazel was happy instead of being gloomy, she would have come up with an excuse to leave.

"So Hazel, how are the preparations for Helena's wedding going? I never thought she would be excited to move to the countryside but she has proven me wrong," said Linda.